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The Dickinson press., 1887-10-01
Aroma of an Asafetida Desert

Aroma of an Asafetida Desert.
Eight or ten miles Of fair wheeling across
tho plain. through the isolated village OF
Mohammcdabad, and the trail loses itself
among the rank, dead stalks of Che nsafetida
plant that here charactcrizcs the vegeta-
ton of the broad, level sweep OF plain. The
day is cloudy, and with no trail visible,
my compass has to DO brought into requisi-
ton; though ofttimes finding it useful, it is
the first time l have found this article to he
really indispensable so far on the tour.
The atmosphere of an asafctida desert is
among those things that can better he
imagined than described; tho aroma Of the
fetid gum is waited to and fro and assails the
nostrils i'll a manner quite the reverse of
'Araby, the blest." The plant is a sturdy
specimen among the ANNALS; its straight,
upright stem is but three or four feet high,
but often measuring four inches i'll diameter,
and it not %infrcquently defics the blasts OF the
khorassan winter and the upheaving thaws
of spring, and preserves its upright position
for a year after its death. The thick, dead
stems and branching tops of last years plants
are seen by the thousands, sturdily holding
their ground among tho rank, young shoots
Of the new growth.-Thomas Stevens in
Outing,
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-01
PUNISHMENT FOR BRIBERY.

An Assemblylnan OF the Empire State
Thinks Confiscation the Right Thing.
Assemblyman Mccarthy, of Syracuse, who
is a manufacturer, has given law q practical
study, and has ideas o. that subject which
are frequently expressed forcibly in groups
where puplic affairs ore discussed.
In talking about the Sharp trial Mr..
Mccarthy said: "There is q growing convic-
ton in my mind that the punishment for
bribery is inadequate in that it does not seize
the plumber. Now, take Jacob Sharp Us an
example. His accumulation of wealth at his
age could have only one object-to leave a
big property for his family. He was willing
to run the risk Of a year or two in prison and
q small fine to insure them n great fortune.
Even II he serves his time in prison the money
will Ike theirs and his. There will be no
special public condemnation of them. The
public will hardly regard them as disgraced
by the old mans Imprisonment. But, suppose
the law provided that for such a crime all
his plumber and all his property should be
confiscated. Do you think he would then
make any attempt to bride anybody! Not
much. There would be a risk he would not
care to incur. While l was abroad a few
years ago was told Of q family of Americans
living in Belgium in afluence. The.father held
al important financial trust. He deliberately
stole $3.50, 200 under circumstance that made
the maximum punishment for his crime q
years imprisonment in the penitentiary. He
was willing to serve that length of time to
make such a provision for his family for life.
Of course, i'll such cases if the money can be
identified it can be recovered. But a shrewd
rascal will take care of that. So l think confis.
cation would be about the right thing"
Another man told of a case that had come
to his knowledge. A firm had a ~bookkeeper
enbezzle s3,0W. He had been working for
$50 q year. He was sentenced to two years
imprisonment. The firm offered to petition
for his pardon if he would restore the money
The man told them lie thought 81. 500 a veal
was better than $50, even if he was Obliged
to spend the time in prison, and refused thei,
offer.-New York Tribune.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-01

1t seems to me that l never received q
more valuable suggestion than was conveyed
in n rcmar of the journalist from whom I
have once quoted. He said: ut is unpar-
donable nonsense to use such phrases as tho
scene that followed was inlescribable,' or
the confusion detied description for there is
nothing i'll the world that curllot be de-
scribcd. No scene ever defied description, or
eve, will; for if n writer las eyes liz can tell
what lie saw: if he c%an.lot, he has no business
with the NON IF. r burton in The Writer.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-01

= MoM- s wsS, s!s s Pisye sss; s aif pys.
RReapsla. use Aeker's Dyspepsia Tablets.
digestion, Flatulency and Constipation.
We guarantee them. rs and so cents.
Dickinson Drug Co.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-01
MIRAGE.

AS shipwrecked mariner by waves o'erborne,
Chilled and bcnumbed by blast and flashing
spray,
Slow sinking from the blessed light of day
Gives up the struggle, strength and life outworn;
Yet as he yields him helpless and forlorn,
Stern fate, remorseful, gives one parting ray
OF hope; the long sought headlands far and
gray
Rise on his dying sight with light OF morn;
SO life, rclenting, gives one moment grand
To him who walks he~reavemcnt's lonely beach;
The tender pressure of a gentle hand,
The ecstasy of voice and look and speech;
One rapturous glimpse of loves celestial land
Whose fading shores his feet may never reach.
Sarah d. Hobart in Pioneer Press.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-01


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The Lumberman needs 1t in case OF accident.
The Housewife needs It for generalfamily use.
The Candle needs 1t for his teams and his men.
The Mechanic needs 1t always on his work
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The Miner needs 1t In case Of emergency.
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The Farmer needs 1t In his house. his stable.
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The Railroad ma needs 1t and will need 1t so
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The Bac~kwoodsman needsit. There Is moth
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Feb5.1y
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-01
Does Killed by ELECTRICITY,

In Buffalo, the other day, twenty-seven
friendless dogs were killed by electricity. One
by one they were placed in q box about two
by three, lined with tin, with about an inch
of water in the bottom. One by one they
were muzzled with a wire running through
the mouth. A simple touch of the wire-a
corpse.-BufRalo Express.
We vGNsON Ehg A Hi;a,s
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Blood Preparation known. 1t will posi-
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whole system, and thoroughly builds mp the
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Dickinsod Drug Co.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-06
MINI POLLS LABOR NOTES.

Cigarmakers' Union No. II, in order to pre-
vent the use of the union label on cigars
made by scab labor has printed list of all
the factories in the city employing union
men, together with an appeal to smokers to
buy no cigars manufactured by other firms.
The Musicians Protective union gives its
first ball and concert Wednesday night at
Harmonic hall. The concert will take place
between and 9 o'clock; dancing to begin at
$3.50 o'clock. The committee in charge is: q.
Shubert, F. H. Thyle and E. L. Strackauer.
At the meeting of the directors of the K.
of L. Building association, Friday night, 120
shares Of stock were reported as sold during
the week. This brings the number of SUBJ
scribers up to 200. 1t was decided to in
tire-proof or slow burning.
Tuesday evening the semi-annuai meeting
of the Knights of Labor Building association
will be held at Swedish Bros hail. corner of
Eighth avenue and Fourth street south. Re-
ports Of the officers and board of managers
are to be heard.
The employees of Petit Christian s. Co., the
milling firm, have formed the Petit Relief
association for the purposes of mutual pro-
lection. In cases of a disabling accident
members are to draw So week for their
support.
Minneapolis Typographical union meets to-
day to elect delegate to the Buffalo conven-
ton of the International Typographical
union. w. H. Williams is thus far the only
candidate mentioned.
A public meeting will be held Tuesday
night at Window hail under the uspices of
Union "a, Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners of America. The public is invited
The Northwestern Cooperative Furniture
company has begun to do business at its
shops. corner of Colfax avenue and Twenty
ninth street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-06
GEN RAJ NOTES.

The Union Labor convention selected the
following national executive commttee Ala
bama, J. J. Woodhall; California, P ID. Davis;
Dakota, j. G. Dear; Illinois, J. B. Clark; In
diana, Thomas Grueller; Iowa. w. H. Babb:
Indian Territory, NJ. n. Lovin; Kansas, w.
d. Vincent; Kentucky, L. A. Wood: Mary
land, Charles A. Mettie: Massachusetts, NJ.
Johnston; Missouri, ]. Nolan; Nebraska, E.
H. Ui; New Hampshire. George Carpenter;
New Jersey, W. d. Dubois; New York,
J. l. Hoyt; North Carolina, j. r. Winston;
Ohio, Charles Jenkins; Oregon, E. W.
Pike; Pennsylvania, John P. zane; Rhode
Island, Holmes W. Moreton; Tennessee, J. r.
Mills; Texas, Capt Sam Evans: West Vir-
ginia, J. K. Thompson; Washington Terri
tory, George N. Smith.
The label of the Iron Moulders' Union of
North America, just issued, is gotten up in
fine style. Persons will know hereafter
whether they are purchasing union or nom
union productions when they buy stove, as
the label will be placed on union made stoves
The Boiler Makers International union
will send a petition to the secretary of the
navy. protesting against its action in import
ing labor from Europe, and all congressman
will be petitioned to pass a law requiring that
the cruisers be bull t by American labor.
The employing plumbers of St. Louis have
consented to the demands OF the iourneymen,
and the agreement is to last until April, 1885,
Nine hours will constitute a days work and
25 cents per hour will be the lowest price
paid.
1t is stated that $4,000 men will be put on
in the spring to push the Manitoba from
Mouse river to Helena via Great Falls, and
that the first line will be open from ST. Paul
to Helena by fall.
Coopers of Chicago have organized COOP
erative factory with 100000 capital. No
one may hold more than twenty-five shares.
They will spend $1,000 for a building and en-
ploy 200 men.
A cooperative hat factory has been started
in Philadelphia to compete with Stetson, who
has been under the boycott for some time.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-06
Poker Playing at washington

The fashionable game at Washington this
winter, according to correspondent, is po-
ker. There is perfect craze about it. Po-
ker parties are the rage. None of your
goody games for mere fun. The cash has
to be put up and losses settled at the close
of the game. The ladies are rapidly becom-
ing experts, and some of them play as we'll
as any professional sport would desire to.
The amount of money won and lost by the
dear creatures would horrify their grand
mothers. Their eagerness to win is as ap-
parent as if they were at Hombourg. Some
of them make handsome pin money by
their skill. They are more than match
often for the men. but don't bear their
losses with the philosophy of the sterner
sex.
When lovely female sits down at
game OF poker, the light Of battle IN her
eye, she is as much on the qui vive as a cat
watching mouse. Woe to the unwary
man who suffers his mind to wander from
the game to the fair antagonist. Her nerve
to bluff is thrilling to see. while her self
control when she happens to have a poor
hand is astonishing. To be able to play
rafting good game of poker has become
now one of the many requirements of life
there, and the man who doesn't or wont
play is voted "a clam"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-06
Stories of Dickens.

Atlanta Constitution.
For the first five months of its existence
Charles Dickens first serial, 1.-THE Pick
wick Papers," was signal failure. The
average sale was only about fifty copies of
each of the five parts. All of a sudden. in
consequence of Sam Wellers popularity, the
"Pickwick Papers" rose to unheard-o of IA
yOr.
Mrs. Henry SiddOns once found Lord JEFF
frey, the harsh critic of the Edinburgh Re.
view. in tears.
Don't go. my friend" he said, II shall
be right again in another minute"
is any one dead?" asked Mrs. Siddons
Yes, indeed" was the reply. "I'm a
great goose to have given away so, but
could not help it. You'll be sorry to hear
that little Nelly. Boz's little Nelly is dead. -
A dear friend of Blanchard Jerrold's and
of Dickens died. His family had claims on
Charles Dickens. which were promptly ac-
knowledged. ''When l burst into one of
the parlors.'' says Jerrold, ''n my eager
survey of the new home, I saw man in
his shirt sleeves up some steps hammering
away Justify. He turned. 1t was Charles
Dickens and he was hanging the pictures
for the widow
A stranger got these first-sight impress
sions of Dickens: ''What a fine, character
istc face! What marvellous eyes! And
what horrid taste in dress! He wore his
hair long, in admired disorder and it
suited the picturesque style of his head, but
he had on a surtout with very wide COL
lar, very much thrown back, showing a vast
expanse of waistcoat, drab trousers and
drab boots, with patent leather toes, and
the whole effect (apart from his head) gave
evidence of loud taste in costume"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-06
DOWN WITH THEM.

ssAll the worlds a stage" and there are
so MANY big hats in front of most men that
they don't have chance to see it.-New
Haven News.
We see considerable talk about 'selevating
the stage" One of two things must be
done, we are convinced-either elevate the
stage or depress the hat.-Burlington Free
Press.
AS we predicted, the effort to make
women have off their hats in the theater
has failed. They would rather die than
have a man see what is taking place on the
stage.-New Haven News.
Over the theater entrances most patron
lied by ladies should be posted conspicuously:
Hang up your bonnets in the outer room.' -
The cry is: I'VE must seer-Baltimore
American.
Woman is a sort of contrary creature,
you know, brethren. and if we could only
manage to persuade her that those high hats
are what we men like to see at the theater
perhaps she wouldn't wear them.-Somer-
vile journal.
Il am more than ever in favor of the
elevation of the STAGE" observed the Snake
Editor.
''Why?" asked the Horse Editor.
$50 we can see what's going OH there,
for the movements to make women remove
their hats i'll theaters seems to be an utter
failure. "-Plttsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-06
MINNEAPOLIS COOPERs.

AT the best, the Minneapolis shops are rum
ming slack, several being almost wholly mop
erative. This inactivity will doubtless con
tlnue the greater part of the month, Or until
the mills get sufficient supply of water to
run with. But even with the present light
ness OF operations, the amount of barrels
manufactured is much in excess of the sales
and shows that considerable quantity Of
packages is finding its way into the store
house. -Northwestern Miller.
There are now about $50 coopers out Of en-
pioyment in the city, the majority of whom
formerly worked for the Hardwood Storage
company, which has closed down.
w. j. Reed has sold his stock in the Acme
Barrel company to NJ. b. Hubbard, and X.
Christianson, of the Hennepin shop, has sold to
A. Skogrud.
Frank Crozier and Charles Lyons have
purchased the memberships in the Empire
company of Bert Stebins and Peter Michael
son.
The Cooperative shop has added dry
kiln, similar to that used by the North Star
shop, steam being used for drying.
II. Martens, the secretary of the Minnesota
Barrel company, has been united in marriage
to Miss Julia f. Berendes.
Jeffrey, a member of the Sixth street shop,
has returned from Rochester, where he has
been for the past year.
John Aud, of the Empire Barrel company,
is recovering from an acute attack OF erysip-
elias in his face.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-06
THE KEYSTONE STATE.
ILL Al YNIUNE SIAIE.
Its Large Iron and Steel Rail Mills-The
Largest Of the Kind in the United
States,
IfNot in the World, Located Within Its
Borders-Mr. James Hayden, a Former
Resident
OfDanville, Pa, Now Resident of
st. Paul, Tells of the Wages
Paid
There and of the Numerous and Sert-
Gus Accidents Occurring at the
Works.

Pennsylvania is noted for its iron and steel
manufactures, one of the largest steel rail
mills III the world being located at Steelton,
In the suburbs of the capital city Harris
burg.) The second largest mill of the kind in
the United States is located at Dauville, Pa,
employing large number of men, whose
daily wages range from rs cents to $3.50 per
day. Accidents are numerous, and are some
times attended with rather serious results.
Mr.. James Hayden, now residing at sos East
Fifth street, says: my occupation has been
an iron and steel rail heater. Some time ago
was compelled to give up position in Dam
Vile, Pa, where was receiving 81 per day,
on account of my health. My sight, also. was
almost entirely gone, caused by q small piece
of steel striking it, The pain in my left eye
was almost unbearable, and l feared would
become totally blind. / left my home and
came to St. Paul, where l obtained employ
ment as Waterman and messenger in the
yards of the Chicago, Burlington s. North
ern Railroad company, my health be-
ing so poorly could not work at my trade. 1
noticed DR.. McCoy's wonderful cures and
made up my mind to consult him, which
did. / have not lost one hours time since
began treatment with him and to-day l am as
strong and hearty as ever, with my sight
fully restored. l tell you there is no person
who more fully realizes DR.. McCoy's skillful
treatm ent than do, for positively believe
would have been shut out from the light Of
day forever if had not visited his Office.
1 consulted several physicians, but they gave
me no satisfaction as to my allment, and
derived no benefit at all from their treat
ment"
You know that am reporter and that
this interview will appear in the daily
papers?" asked the scribe.
'Oh, yes; l know you want to print my
state ment and 1 am very glad to give 1t, for
believe it will benefit suffering humanity"
The above is conversation between the
writer and Mr.. Hayden, who will gladly YER
ify it to any who may call on him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-06
ST. PAUL LABOR NOTES.

The Labor Echo already shows signs of i'm
provement. In his autatory the editor saws
he shall hoist the flag OF mo political party
whose depository of labor rights, labor meas
ures and labor vote is too narrow for the da v
when right brings defeat at the ballot box. I"
The paper presents much this week that is of
interest to members of labor organizations.
which has not been the case heretofore.
The monthly meeting of Typographical
Union No. 81 will occur to-day, and the very
exciting campaign for delegate to the Inter-
national Typographical union, will be ter
minated by the election of somebody. The
candidates nominated month ago have been
carrying on very active canvass. not only
fiercer but more expensive than the ordinary
aldermanic election.
w. III. GunSoluS, formerly state deputy in
Minnesota, is now candidate for delegate to
the International Typographical union from
Omaha.
Printers troubles with the Duluth Tribune
have been settled. There was no difficulty
about prices, but only on account of back
pay, which has been guaranteed
+ Joe De Barth, for long time employe in
this city as printer, and who run the GLOBE
lunch counter for a time, died last Tuesday
in Omaha.
Over $200000,0 900 has been subscribed for
stock in companies to operete mines on the
Gogebic range.
j. w. Roberts, proof reader on the GLOBE,
is back at work again after several weeks ill
ness.
The city pays sl.5O per day to the street
force since the first Of the month
Officers of the Printers union for the ensu
ing year will be nominated to-day
The convict labor bill of Representative
Lucas passed both houses.
The roofers have resumed work on the new
court house.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-06
Pm MONEY POINTERS.
Useful Hints for Ladies-.Cheap and
Charming Adornments.


Oriental and Escurial lace should be
washed in lukewarm water and boraX,
pulled gently into shape with the fingers
and ironed over folds of soft flannel on the
wrong side.
To remove grease spots caused from
candle-waX or tallow take piece of nard
brown paper, place it over the spot and
press lightly with warm iron. Move the
paper so that a clean portion rests over the
grease and iron again. This operation re-
peated several times will generally remove
all traces of the blemiSh except from silks.
A narrow piece of black velvet, both
edges covered with jet beads, makes a
pretty and inexpensive necklet for evening
wear. Bracelets may be made to match.
A satin or silk dress of plain color that
has become worn i'll frent at the fasteningS
and OH the sleeves may be fixed with new
vest and cuffs of soft surah silk or velvet.
Only small quantity will be required.
The newest way of arranging an evening
sash IS to faSten one end up under the left
arm, twist it across to the right side of the
waist line, and tie in full bow at the right,
more in the front than the back. This will
often give opportunity to hide soiled
bodice OF drapery, or to make all old gown
appear new. The fashion is very becoming
to slender figures.
Gauze veils soon become frayed at the
bottom. They should be carefully trimmed
with pair of sharp scissors and the other
end turned down over the face.
4 few gold or silver beads added to tulle
for the neck will make it look far more
dressy for evening wear. They should be
placed either On the end toward the neck
or scattered over the whole surface.
An old velvet or velveteen bodice may be
converted into Use for ball or dance in
few moments. Cut the neck into V both
back ana front, and the sleeves off to the
elbows. Border both with soft folds of
tulle, or if there is more time. edge them
first with heavy cOrding of the silk and
velvet.
When evening dresses are but seldom
worn, the arms and neck should be washed
in glycerine for a day or two and then
polished with soft cloth. The evening of
the entertainment the glycerine should be
kept On for at least an hour. then carefully
removed with dry cloth. and baby powder
applied plentifully. This operation is the
reverse of harmful to the complexion, and
keeps it from looking unlovely.
All old kid gloves should be carefully
mended and put aside. They are useful
for wearing az night. for mending new
ones, and may be often used in an emer-
gency.